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Rat fears at ‘disgusting’ fly-tipping site ‘getting bigger by the day’

Monday, January 20, 2025Monday, January 20, 2025

Cllr David Fouweather said he and people living near the mound of illegally-dumped rubbish had made repeated calls to the city council, asking for it to be cleared.

Rugby round-up: Penallta top of table, Blackwood’s 100% record ends

Monday, January 20, 2025

Penallta remain top of the National Championship East, while Cwmcarn United recorded their first win of the season – but Blackwood’s 100% record is over.

‘I am getting back to my best’: Price buoyant after reaching Bahrain final

Monday, January 20, 2025Monday, January 20, 2025

Gerwyn Price is “going in the right direction” after an encouraging display at the Bahrain Darts Masters.

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden to step down at next election

Monday, January 20, 2025Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden is to step down at the next election, she has announced.

Battling Bluebirds stay top after dogged win over Taffs Well

Saturday, January 18, 2025Saturday, January 18, 2025

Trethomas Bluebirds remain two points clear at the top of the Cymru South following a tough 2-0 win on the road against struggling Taffs Well.

Leisure centre closures ‘would have devastating impact’

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Bedwas, Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar leisure centres could all close in the summer if the plans go ahead.

Man arrested after drugs, weapons, and cash seized in police raid

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Police raided a property in Bargoed at around 7am on Friday January 17, seizing weapons, cash, and class A and B drugs.

Councillors warn ‘extremely challenging’ financial pressures lie ahead

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council is facing a “sobering” financial outlook despite an increase in Welsh Government funding, senior councillors and officers have warned.

Abercarn Primary School welcomes upgraded 3G pitch

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

Abercarn Primary School’s upgraded 3G pitch and floodlight system has been completed, with the council now taking bookings from the community.

Row continues over future of ‘valuable’ smaller libraries set for closure

Friday, January 17, 2025Friday, January 17, 2025

The council believes concentrating on fewer sites and developing “hubs” will improve the library service – but opposition councillors have criticised the plans.

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